Chevrolet Trans Sport 3.3 V6 aut. Adria Altea 502 DK
Performance
Weight
The Chevrolet Trans Sport 3.3 V6 aut. with a Adria Altea 502 DK with an actual weight of 1200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Chevrolet is in general good. And also the weight of the Adria with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
241
253
Mountains
Risk of snaking
270
227
Weight ratio: 59% (65% of kerbweight)
1200 kg
2049 kg
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Chevrolet Trans Sport 3.3 V6 aut. Adria Altea 502 DK
Actual Weights
Adria Altea 502 DK: 1200 kg.
Chevrolet Trans Sport 3.3 V6 aut.: 2049 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 59%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 241 points).
Speeds of 78 mph (125 km/h) to 83 mph (134 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 253 points).
Higher revs (2000 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 18.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 270 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3100 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 67 mph (108 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Chevrolet is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 59%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 65%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 227 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is good.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.